Subject-Verb Agreement

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What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

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Subject-Verb Agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number. This means that a singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb.

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When do we use a singular verb?

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We use a singular verb when the subject is singular, meaning it refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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When do we use a plural verb?

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We use a plural verb when the subject is plural, meaning it refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is an example of a singular subject with a singular verb?

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Example: 'The cat runs fast.' Here, 'cat' is singular, and 'runs' is the singular verb.

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What is an example of a plural subject with a plural verb?

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Example: 'The dogs bark loudly.' Here, 'dogs' is plural, and 'bark' is the plural verb.

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What happens when we have 'or' in a subject?

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When 'or' is used, the verb agrees with the subject that is closest to it. Example: 'My brother or my sister waters the garden.'

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What happens when we have 'and' in a subject?

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When 'and' is used, the verb is always plural. Example: 'My brother and sister water the garden.'

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What is the rule for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as one unit or as individuals. Example: 'The team wins' (singular) vs. 'The team are arguing' (plural).

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What is a subject?

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A subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.